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AF62 SLV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

217,134 mi
Last recorded217,134 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 SLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 217,134 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 217,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 191,095 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 191,095 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 162,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front tyres near wear bars

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2021 162,518 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade loose (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front tyres near wear bars

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2020 140,847 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 123,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel centre cap missing

Nearside Rear tyre on wear bars

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 13 Aug 2019 123,339 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel centre cap missing

Nearside Rear tyre on wear bars

poss timing belt due

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Aug 2018 98,596 miles

both front tyres near wear bars

Pass 23 Aug 2017 83,184 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 67,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge and uneven wear235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres slight wear on inner edges

Fail 16 Aug 2016 67,612 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge and uneven wear235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2015 51,848 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 51,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45 17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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AF62 SLV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 97,978 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF62 SLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AF62 SLV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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